Convert Lottie to a transparent GIF
Export a Lottie animation as a GIF with a transparent background — ready to layer over any surface.
How it works
- 1Upload a Lottie file (.json, .lottie, or .tgs), or try the example
- 2Adjust frame rate, quality, resolution and transparency
- 3Export to any format — or optimize and repackage as dotLottie
Nothing is uploaded. SVG output uses SMIL and needs no JavaScript; APNG and WebM keep the full color and transparency GIF can't.
About transparent GIF export
A transparent GIF drops the background so your animation floats over whatever's behind it — chat apps, slides, docs, or web pages. This page starts with transparency already switched on; just drop your file and export.
Know GIF's limit: its transparency is 1-bit, so every pixel is either fully opaque or fully invisible — anti-aliased edges can look slightly hard against very different backgrounds. When you need smooth, partial transparency, APNG (full 8-bit alpha) or WebM (alpha video) are the better choice, and both are one click away here.
Which format should I use?
| Format | Type | Transparency | Color | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GIF | Animated image | 1-bit (hard edges) | 256 colors | Email, chat, universal support |
| APNG | Animated image | 8-bit (smooth) | Full 24-bit | Icons, logos, quality over size |
| WebM | Video | Yes (VP9 alpha) | Full | Small web video, transparent overlays |
| MP4 | Video | None | Full | Social, ads, video editors |
| SVG | Vector (SMIL) | Yes | Full | Runtime-free embeds |
| PNG / WebP | Still image | Yes | Full | Posters, thumbnails, placeholders |
Frequently asked questions
Why do the edges of my transparent GIF look jagged?+
GIF supports only 1-bit transparency — no partial alpha — so anti-aliased edges are clamped. APNG or WebM keep smooth 8-bit alpha.
Is transparency already enabled on this page?+
Yes — the transparent-background toggle starts on. You can switch it off any time.
Which apps support transparent GIFs?+
Nearly everything that shows GIFs respects transparency — chat apps, browsers, decks, and docs.
